Riot Routehandler

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An angular-ui style minimalist route handler for riot.js

Overview

If you're looking for a streamlined solution for client-side routing in your web applications, Riot.js with its route handler may just be what you need. This lightweight library integrates seamlessly with JS compilers like Browserify and Webpack, making it a great option for developers who want to avoid the bloat often associated with more complex frameworks. Crafted to maintain simplicity, it aims to provide the essential routing functionalities without overwhelming you with unnecessary features.

The setup is straightforward; you can assign tags to your routes and gain access to various options that enhance functionality. Whether you're dealing with parameters, nested routes, or middleware, Riot.js handles each case gracefully, ensuring your application runs smoothly.

Features

  • Easy Integration: Works well with popular JS compilers like Browserify and Webpack for minimal fuss during setup.
  • Tag-Based Routing: Assign tags to routes and manage your UI effectively as users navigate your application.
  • Dynamic Parameters: Access route parameters via opts.params, allowing for flexible and dynamic routing within your app.
  • Subroutes: Create a structured routing system that supports sub-routes for better organization and navigation.
  • Middleware Functionality: Incorporate functions to run before tags are displayed for tasks like permission checks or animations.
  • Minimalistic Design: With the library clocking in at under 60 lines, it emphasizes performance and simplicity without unnecessary complexity.
  • Compatibility with Page.js: Utilizes Page.js for navigation, which maintains a familiar syntax for those experienced with express.js routing.
  • Default Subroute Support: Quickly set up default sub-routes using a simple syntax for a more user-friendly navigation experience.
Pug

Pug is a high-performance template engine for Node.js and browsers that enables developers to write HTML templates using a concise and intuitive syntax. It supports a range of features, including template inheritance, conditionals, loops, mixins, and more, and can be easily integrated into a variety of web frameworks and build tools.